Descending Devices

Return 'Em Right program targets survival of released fish - Gulf Coast Media

The South Atlantic Bite - South Atlantic Fishery Management Council

How to use a Descending Device to Preserve Rockfish Bycatch

Tools by Fishsaverpro. Details: NOAA Data shows the highest survival rate (85%) for fish with barotrauma is by using a descending device for their release. Fish venting is no longer considered good practice as it carries high risk of internal damage and infection and only releases gas from the airbladder and not expanded gasses trapped within the flesh and body. Fish with Barotrauma are usually exhausted and unable to swim to depth unaided.

Fishsaverpro fish descending return device - Compact & reliable release device built for long life. No mechanical release to fail. Great for red

Descending Devices

Gone Coastal: When releasing deep-water fish, the right tools mean everything

New Federal South Atlantic Fishing Regulations: Descending Device Required On-Board - UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County

Return'Em Right to Tackle Barotrauma in Reef Fish - Florida Sea Grant

Fact or Fiction: Dispelling Myths About Barotrauma, Venting

Slowly Descending Devices, Chang Der Fire Protections Corporation

Funny name, serious performance. The SeaQualizer SeaYaLater Fish-Release Hook provides a great economical release hook that lets anglers release fish more effectively. Patent-pending slide-swivel technology ensures that the fish will not fall off the release hook before it should. Anglers will now have the ability to release fish successfully using the hook method no matter the fishing conditions.

SeaQualizer SeaYaLater Fish Release Hook

Amendment 2 to the PR, STX & STT/STJ FMPs: Trawl, Net Gear and

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